München Advances Bid for 2040 Summer Olympics

The city council has approved the development of a detailed plan, emphasizing sustainability and public support through a potential referendum.

München's city council voted to proceed with a detailed proposal for hosting the 2040 Summer Olympics, leveraging existing 1972 infrastructure for sustainability.
The plan will be presented to the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) by May 2025 as part of the national selection process.
A nationwide competition among four German cities, including München, will involve simultaneous citizen referendums to determine the final candidate.
The DOSB aims to position Germany for a future Olympic bid, likely for 2040 or 2044, as Europe is not expected to host in 2036.
Public support remains a critical factor, with past Olympic bids in München and Hamburg failing due to insufficient backing in referendums.